In what year is the game occurring

payday-2

Found on one of the chairs of the Bank's lobby, this newspaper is dated but it's pretty hard to read. (2015?) Does anyone know when Payday 2 is occuring? Are there any other clues in other heists?

Date and easter egg on a bank heist newspaper

Date and easter egg on a bank heist newspaper (detail)

PS: oh hello First World Bank easter egg 🙂

Best Answer

I did a bit of research and found this from Payday: The Heist, yes I know that this question is about the sequel, but take a look at this image - this is the same newspaper, with the same news story, from the "No Mercy" scenario from Payday: The Heist;

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As you can see much clearer in this image, the date of the newspaper appears to be Sunday 13th December 2012. The line you're pointing at in your picture actually says LOCAL PAPER OF THE YEAR 2011*, with the date detailed below the paper title **NPC Daily News, which can be more clearly seen in this image;

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